Local? Rebuilding alleys? Hardly
I took the following email from Peoria City Hall:
Today, Public Works crews began grinding alleys. This is done so they can put material into the alley to build them up. The next step will be to seal coat the alleys. The work will not be completed until early Summer.
I would hardly call this “rebuilding alleys,” which was the headline atop this press release. Other cities take great pains to make sure alleys are kept clean, in good repair and well-lit. In Peoria, well-maintained alleys are a rarity.
Billy Dennis is a former reporter and editor at small daily and weekly newspapers in Illinois and Missouri. He comments on media, news and politics. He also owns and operates 
